Fires impose a staggering £12 billion annual cost on the UK economy, with devastating consequences for businesses. From direct financial losses in retail and manufacturing to hidden costs like supply chain disruptions and environmental damage, the ripple effects extend far beyond the immediate impact. This article explores the financial toll and underscores the critical importance of proactive fire safety measures to protect businesses.
Upcoming Changes to Foam Fire Extinguishers in the UK and what you need to know. With significant regulatory changes on the horizon, foam fire extinguishers across the UK are set to be impacted. These changes stem from the ongoing phase-out of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in firefighting products due to its long-lasting harmful effects on the environment. Here’s what you need to know about this transition and how it may affect you.
Collaborative Reporting for Safer Structures (CROSS-UK) has raised critical concerns about Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs) being disabled during construction activities such as cladding remediation and façade works.
Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we rely on daily, from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, a sharp rise in battery-related fires across the UK highlights the critical need for safe use, charging, and disposal practices.
A devastating fire in Coventry has tragically claimed two lives, underscoring the dangers of converted electric bikes. As e-bike usage continues to grow, it’s essential to understand the risks associated with improper storage, charging, and DIY modifications.
The latest revision of BS 9991, the UK's essential fire safety standard for residential buildings, represents a significant milestone in enhancing fire safety practices. As fire safety concerns evolve, BS 9991:2024 introduces critical updates to address modern challenges and ensure improved safety in the design, management, and use of residential properties.
As we welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support and custom. You are the heart of everything we do, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our journey.
Season’s greetings from all of us and we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Thank you for your continued support this year, wishing you, your colleagues and families a very Merry Christmas from all at SS Systems. Please note that our office will be closed from 3pm on Tuesday 24th December 2024, re-opening at 9am on Thursday 2nd January 2025. Calls to 03300 417 170 during the period of closure will be directed to our on duty engineering team.
Following on from a recent news item by SS Systems on council CCTV systems, another local authority has been in the news regarding the effectiveness of closed circuit television systems. Eastleigh Council has recently reviewed its aging CCTV system amid cost and effectiveness concerns. Eastleigh Borough Council's public realm Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system was viewed to be no longer meeting modern standards, offering "limited public protection" and being unsustainable to operate, according to a report presented to local authority councillors. The report concluded that the current system requires decommissioning due to its outdated technology and high operating costs.
A restaurant owner on Wellingborough Road, Northampton, has been fined after an inspection by Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service uncovered severe breaches of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, putting employees at significant risk.
